Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD4500 IS vs Fujifilm XF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SD4500 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SD4500 IS was launched 14 months earlier than the Fujifilm XF1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD4500 IS matches up vs the Fujifilm XF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XF1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery and Fujifilm XF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD4500 IS has outer measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Fujifilm XF1 has dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD4500 IS and the Fujifilm XF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XF1 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and Fujifilm XF1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD4500 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm XF1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD4500 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.